Thanks again, Rhonda. But this "we don't do Interlibrary Loans" comes right from the top, telling me in person. She did say that if you are doing a Dr.'s thesis, we will do ILL's for you. That was it! Incredible, right? Dee. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rhonda Houston" <rfhouston@mindspring.com> To: "Dee" <deedovey@rica.net>; <AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: March 31, 2002 12:55 PM Subject: RE: [A-REV] Re: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D Digest V02 #80 Every library is funded by a larger governmental concern be it county, state, or federal....SOMEONE IS GETTING PAID to make sure the library is functioning as a library should and is responsible for this service to the customers. Very often you have to politically, politely ask for a SUPERVISOR who has more of a handle on how to do these things...these individuals have been sent to college (4 to 6 yrs) for this job and their pay check reflects this as well; so ASK for this individual and you will get results. PERSEVERANCE AND KNOWLEDGE of how the chain of command within an organization evolves ALWAYS WINS OUT!! Remember that for someone on the otherside of the counter to have to admit to a patron on the otherside of the counter, to whom they are trying to serve, that they don't know how to do something, is sometime awkward (and makes them feel inadequate). This doesn't make that person who is assisting you feel good. So, Help relieve this feeling and ALLOW them to pass you on to that person in-the-know. Someone is always incharge of all governmental concerns (whatever level) and it is everyone's responsible within that library to SERVE the customers who are paying their salaries. Rhonda Houston -----Original Message----- From: Dee [mailto:deedovey@rica.net] Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 11:24 AM To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [A-REV] Re: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D Digest V02 #80 Dear Rhonda, Thanks for answering this in such a thorough manner. How I appreciate it and I know others do as well. You say, go to either your public library or family history center and give the librarian the ISBN# and you will be able to have access to any thing from Prince William County Library. This is so good to know, but I think I must live in the only town in the whole United States that does NOT do Interlibrary Loans. And it is a relatively new library, too. I got one ILL once by asking a guy that was retiring from the library, but then I had to ask over and over about what had happened to it. As I recall, it might have been a book from RELIC. Each time they? seemed to have lost track of it. I will try the FHC which is in Winchester, VA. However, it might be nice to spend a day now and then at Mansassas at the Bull Run Regional Library, on Ashton Street, which is where RELIC is housed. This is where I understand it is; however, I have not been there yet. It is only 120 RT miles away from where I live. And the FHC is 60, so it might be worth a day over there. Dee Shenandoah Valley, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rhonda Houston" <rfhouston@mindspring.com> To: <AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com>; <deedovey@rica.net> Sent: March 31, 2002 10:20 AM Subject: FW: [A-REV] Re: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D Digest V02 #80 According to the write up within the website there isn't a fee because the library where the RELIC is housed is witin what is considered one of Virginia's public libraries, and "the "staff maintain ties with local historical and genealogical societies and with other libraries and agencies with common interests, such as the National Archives and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Library (LDS) and other related organizations" which means strongly that any Mormon family history center which has records can get easy access to the RELIC's holdings in Manassas. and http://www.pwcgov.org/library/default.asp Also, through your local library any book. All you have to do is ask the RELIC's librarian for the book's ISBN# (which is on the title page) and then go to either your public library or family history center and give the librarian the ISBN# and you will be able to have access to any thing from Prince William County Library. THE SECRET IS TO KNOW WHAT IT IS THAT YOU WANT which can be accomplished by emailing the libraian at the RELIC via this url provided: Here's the url for contacting one of Prince William County Librarian's directly = http://www.pwcgov.org/library/forms/virtual_reference.htm however, it looks like from the website, this website is created for those who are already living within the county of Prince William county, but don't let that keep you from using the contact provided. You still can ask questions and will get an answer. Immediate access to what it is that you want is only an email away.... this an email form that was established so they can take care of those people out of the county, so fill out this form and ask away! Here is a map within Prince William County where all their libraries are located. http://www.pwcgov.org/library/AreaLibraries.asp Hope this answers your question. Rhonda Houston -----Original Message----- From: Dee [mailto:deedovey@rica.net] Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 7:41 AM To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [A-REV] Re: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D Digest V02 #80 I was asking if the RELIC library in Manassas was open to the public or if you have to have a librarcy card there to avail yourself of its services. I have been to the wonderful DAR library in Washington, D.C. I believe there is a fee there, bu it is open to the public. thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dee" <deedovey@rica.net> To: <AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com>; <AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: March 30, 2002 12:08 AM Subject: Re: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D Digest V02 #80 I have often wondered if this is open to the public or if you have to have a library card there. 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